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Tag Archives: education
It’s Tougher for Kids Today?
We say it’s tougher for kids today than it’s ever been. But are we not just a tidgey widgey bit wrapped up in our own time when we say that? In the 1800’s if they survived childbirth they could look … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Freedom, Further Education, History, Life, Opinion, people
Tagged Charlie Robinson, education, freedom, Interest, Life, Opinion, People
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Reflection
Is reflection really a good thing? I guess that depends on your state of mind, character, and status at the time of the reflecting, doesn’t it? I have read some Twitter feeds that are reflective, and felt that it was … Continue reading
Supporting the 25% ‘ers
The last few weeks in FE can be, dare I say, a little stressful. Although that can depend on your attitude towards the less capable of your students and the poor attendees. We are now at that stage where we … Continue reading
Innovation
Innovate; vb. To invent or begin to apply (methods, ideas, etc.) So that’s what it … Continue reading
Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion, people
Tagged Charlie Robinson, education, Educators, Innovation, Interest, Life, Opinion, People, Writing
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Motivation
What is that motivates us? How do we motivate others? For me it’s one word – passion. One of the most motivational people I have met to date in FE is Nikki Gilbey and it was Nikki’s passion for her … Continue reading
Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion, people
Tagged Charlie Robinson, education, Educators, Employment, Interest, Life, Opinion, People
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Change, Evolve, but Make it Better.
Since my last post on the subject of education there have been many changes not only for me but, as you will all be aware, FE itself. We accept that FE is an ever changing beast, personally I think we … Continue reading
Has Teaching Changed?
No, goodbye. OK I can expand. When I was a kid at school there were good teachers who were intent on expanding my mind, challenging me and generally making my educational experience a great one. Well to be honest there … Continue reading
